Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - we’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As global demand for water and environmental stewardship intensifies, solving the world’s most complex water challenges demands different thinking - and that’s where we come in. At Jacobs, we are driven by our passion for making the world a better place by providing our clients with sustainable and meaningful solutions.

We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our Reno/Southwest-Central Water Resources team. An ideal candidate will be someone who can use their passion and apply it to today’s challenges, while reinventing tomorrow. Our water resources team serves the top clients in the Reno metropolitan area and along the Sierras.

As a valued Jacobs employee, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful projects. You'll have the opportunity to work on water and wastewater design projects, and many other water-related projects. Our projects include all phases, including planning studies and master plans, modeling, alternatives evaluations, preliminary and final design, decision modeling and optimization, cost analysis, permitting, land acquisition, services during construction, and more.

This opening also seeks someone interested or with a background in construction management engineering. Some additional tasks related to construction management would include the following:

• Draft construction work orders

• Review of construction plans for quantity takeoffs,

• Field investigation in support of construction project development,

• Construction plan development

• Coordinate with City agencies, contractors, and third parties in the preparation of construction assignments,

• Support the construction team to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved specifications and client quality standards,

• Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes, and

Every member of our team supports business development efforts and helps in the pursuit of new projects. Our team members work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that they are leading to develop long-term client relationships. At Jacobs, you can design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.

If you want to become an expert in your engineering discipline, look no further. Opportunities abound to learn from our senior staff, who are experts in the industry, with the intent that one day you will assist with team building and mentoring of younger engineers as you grow in your own career.

Jacobs is supportive of the new future of work, with the flexibility to work remotely while still working closely with your team. Expectations may vary depending on location. While hybrid working is commonplace at Jacobs, our Reno Water Resources team is looking for candidates local to the Northern Nevada area.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited University program.

• Interest in and understanding of water and construction related projects.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate your ideas clearly and concisely.

• Self-motivated, self-teaching, initiator.

• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

• This position requires in-person activities which will require the successful candidate to live within a commutable distance from our Reno, Nevada Office. It is required you live locally within the metropolitan Reno area or plan to relocate yourself. This position does not provide relocation.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience with various software programs, which may include: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD (Civil 3D) or MicroStation

• Experience with various water-related software programs

• Desire to obtain your Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure within the next 5 years

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.